7 steps to a BYOD Policy If there were only 7 steps to a BYOD policy, would you have one in place? The consumerization of IT devices like phones and tablets has highlighted the need for bring your own device policies. Employees use their own devices for business tasks whether their IT department support them […]
Author Archives: Dawn Sizer
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Jul
What is Malvertising? What you need to know about malvertising falls under a few categories. You need to know what it is and what it isn’t. How malvertising affects you, and the entities that publish it. And lastly, how you can protect yourself from it. Malvertising is using online advertising to spread malware. You do […]
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May
Supporting Neurodiverse Employees If you didn’t read Part 1 of this article – Catch up quick. When we look at supports for any employee, we look at what it would take to make that person successful in the job. For IT, we give them tools like a laptop with software on it, an actual tool […]
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Onboarding Neurodiverse Employees 3rd Element has been hiring, training and retaining neurodiverse employees for more than three years. While we were creating a program to hire, train and retain the neurodiverse, we ended up with a robust onboarding program for ALL employees. So, whether you have a neurodiverse or neurotypical employee, this article will lay […]
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Active content and cookies are aspects of modern web-browsing experiences that many people may not understand. This lack of understanding may lead some web users to compromise the security of their personal information. Fortunately, a basic understanding of the ways that active content and cookies work on your system can help. What is Active Content? […]
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That is the question. Where is the cloud? Everyone is talking about cloud computing these days and for good reason. The cloud is revolutionizing how computing power is generated and consumed. Cloud refers to software and services that run on the Internet, instead of locally on your computer. When tech companies say your data is […]
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Mar
Let’s Talk About IT Security IT security and cybersecurity are a set of strategies that prevent unauthorized access to organizational assets. These assets are browsers, computers, networks, and data. The goal of IT security is to maintain the accessibility, integrity, and confidentiality of sensitive information. IT security blocks the access of hackers, educates your organization and prepares […]
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Feb
Managed Service Providers or MSP’s are designed to do 4 things for your business: save you money, save you time, save you resources, and save your reputation. That sounds great, but if you don’t know what managed services are, let’s explain that quick. Managed services are fully outsourced IT that takes care of all the […]
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Of Course I Can Recognize Spam! Can’t everyone recognize spam? By definition spam is unsolicited bulk messages sent through email. “Great, I have a definition now, but how does that help me?” Unsolicited, in this case means you have not had any interaction with this company, brand, or person. In other words, someone got your email address […]
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Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, February 19, 2019 3rd Element Consulting is proud to announce that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named 3rd Element to its 2019 Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Pioneer category. This annual list recognizes North American solution providers with innovative approaches to managed services. As a result, these […]